Advisor of IFA Strategy & Budget Operations

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Full-Time Administrative Staff Analyst to lead financial strategy and staffing initiatives within the Finance Department. The role focuses on maximizing IFA revenue recovery, direct/indirect staffing planning, and data-driven funding analyses for OMB submissions.

Ideal candidates have a master's or advanced degree with supervisory experience and demonstrate strong budget administration capabilities and project management within a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, public administration or related field; 18 months in an executive/supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of professional experience in budget or financial administration, with 18 months in a supervisory capacity.
• Preferred advanced degree in finance or public administration.

Responsibilities

• IFA Revenue Strategy: Lead strategy and execution to maximize IFA revenue recovery, including oversight of billed-hour collection and funding eligibility.
• Direct/Indirect Staffing Strategy: Define the staffing mix (CAP/ADM) and work with HRSD on hiring priorities and role classification.
• Workload-Based Funding Model: Develop data-driven analysis linking staffing to project volume for budget submissions to OMB.
• Process & Systems Improvement: Improve IFA tracking, billing processes, cost allocation, and system tools for accurate billing.
• Revenue & Receivables Oversight: Oversee resolution of outstanding revenue items such as utility reimbursements and claims.
• Broader Budget Department Advisory: Provide strategic input to Finance leadership on budget operations and fiscal strategy.

Education

Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, or related field; plus 2 years of professional experience

Bachelor's degree with 4 years of professional experience including 18 months in supervisory capacity

Job description

Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Staff Analyst or those who are reachable on the open‑competitive list (exam #9058) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

• IFA Revenue Strategy: Lead strategy and execution to maximize IFA revenue recovery, including oversight of billed‑hour collection, fringe benefit credit capture, and eligibility of project work for IFA funding.
• Direct/Indirect Staffing Strategy: Own DDC's strategy for direct‑to‑indirect (CAP/ADM) staffing composition, working closely with HRSD and division leadership on hiring priorities, role classification decisions, and retention of direct billing staff to meet agency and OMB staffing targets.
• Workload‑Based Funding Model: Develop and maintain a data‑driven, workload‑based analysis that ties staffing and funding requests to project volume and effort, supporting agency headcount and budget submissions to OMB.
• Process & Systems Improvement: Lead ongoing improvement of IFA tracking and billing processes, including project‑level cost allocation methodology, budget code management, and system tools that support accurate and timely billing.
• Revenue & Receivables Oversight: Oversee resolution of outstanding revenue items outside core IFA billing, such as utility reimbursements and other claims, ensuring adequate staffing and process to manage them effectively.
• Broader Budget Department Advisory: Provide strategic input to Finance Department leadership on budget operations beyond IFA as needed, supporting the EDC of Administration's overall fiscal strategy.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99‑603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H‑1B visas, F‑1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education‑recognised accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree required advanced degree in finance, public administration, or a related field preferred.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $118,873.00 – $165,000.00